Pearl

Forum discussion tagged with Pearl.
  1. ThisTies

    Question Can my r7 1700 run 3000mhz

    I Wanna finnish my build but don’t know ik I can run 3000mhz with a r7 1700 no overclocking. My motherboard is a asus b450-f
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    Flicker on, off, then Fine

    New build. I'm not having issues with the stability of my new build, but when I start-up the whole system seems to flash on for maybe a second then powers down again for about two seconds then everything powers up and runs w/o issue. Is this the new norm?
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    moving the sims 3 save files from windows 7 to xp

    Hey! I have been playing sims 3 on a windows 7 pc with all expansions. Now I want to move the save files over to a windows xp. I have tried moving the save folder, but the saves wont appear on the sims 3 on my xp. The xp only have the original game so far. Is it possible to move save files...
  4. T

    2 Router Configuration Help

    Need a networking magician to assist me here please So I'm looking to invest in an Asus RT-N66U router for use in a home network. In a nut shell my devices upstairs are absolutely shocking with Wi-Fi connectivity. I managed to somewhat sort out my Xbox One by doing some port forwarding tricks...
  5. theonerm2

    Core i5 6MB Cache vs Core i7 8MB Cache Without HTT

    What's the difference performance-wise between a Core i5 6MB cache CPU and a Core i7 8MB cache CPU without Hyperthreading. With all other things being equal aside from the extra 2MB of cache what differences should I expect to see in performance? I expect to see virtually no difference. I would...
  6. C

    Still Worth Getting The S24D590PL?

    Hello guys, I'm in the market for a new monitor to replace my LG Flatron W2363D. It's now 4.5 years old and due an upgrade. I've read/watched a few reviews online and this monitor stood out in terms of a like for like replacement with some improved specs. However, it does look like it's...
  7. M

    Windows 10 (or steam OS) onto an xbox 360 slim?

    Hi, Im currently using laptop for when Im at home away from university, however this laptop doesn't have the graphic potential to play games (lacks memory on the on-board graphics chip). However I do happen to own a Xbox 360 slim and was wondering if its possible to re-purpose it to run games...
  8. K

    Do 2 hdds need to connect together.

    Hello. I am going to build a new pc. I have 2 hdds and I want windows 8.1 on both of them. The second one is older and has some folders in it but they aremt that important. Do I need to connect those 2 together or is it fine if I connect them on motherboard only?
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    Please help me pc problem

    Hello community ease help me! My computer turns on the graphics card fan is running and the lights in my pc is on but nothing is shown on my monitor and my keyboard and mouse won't work. I didn't touch the pc and has been working fine after I built it. Please help me!
  10. K

    Extreme Internet Lag! Please help!

    My internet is horrible, Currently. For the past 2 months the only reason I've been dying in my video games is because of internet lag. I only have 1 mbps upload and download and I don't have Ethernet in my room (I'm 14 so I still live with my parents) I keep telling my Dad about this problem...
  11. cheesecactus

    Combining a 240gb Sandisk SSD and a 256gb Liteon SSD

    Hi toms hardware! I've got a 240gb Sandisk Ultra II SSD in my pc with windows 8.1 installed on it. I've recently acquired a 256gb Lite-on M3S and ideally want to have 1 big 480/496gb SSD otherwise i probably wont get much use out of the 2nd one. Is it possible, and if so how would I go about...
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    AMD FX-6300 Opinions

    Hey guys, this is my first post :D. Anyways, here's my question, is there a cpu that's better or same for less than what I can get an AMD FX-6300? I found out that I can get one for $94.89, so, a cpu that's cheaper that's better or same please? Or can you guys get me a link to somewhere I can...
  13. E

    Need help with my blank desktop

    Hi , when i start my PC [Windows 7] i cant see my desktop. Its completely blank . I cant even right or left click because nothing happens when i do. i tried accessing my task manager but couldn't, I have to press F1 for help and get to my computer and only then can i get to my documents, but...
  14. S

    Gigabyte Et6 stopped working

    Recently after overclocking my pc with gigabyte Easy Tune 6, it stopped running. Whenever i double click on it, nothing shows up. How to solve this problem?
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    Need advice for my first build gaming & video rendering PC (appx $500 budget)

    I need some advice for my build. This is my first time build my own PC and I will be using this PC mostly on gaming, video rendering, photoshop, after effects, and browsing. I need some comments from all of you. I accept all the advices and thank you for that. Specs : - AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz...
  16. G

    Need i7 for future gaming?

    I am starting to notice that recent games are listing i7's in there recommended specs. Will these games run fine with my i5 4570, or should I consider upgrading?
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    Computer Case Recommendation

    Hi all, I'm looking for a recommendation for a case in the $50 range(little more/less is fine) that has decent air flow/cable management. I would prefer it to have front usb 3 but thats not a big deal. I currently have a Fx6300 and 7870 system with a microatx motherboard. Thanks for any...
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    VGA drivers for win 7

    how can i download the standard VGA graphics adapter drivers for win 7 at 64-bit .. please send me the info about it
  19. haider95

    Pentium G3258 or i5 4440 or FX6300 or FX8350

    Hey guys, I know the fastest of the bunch is the i5 yet I'm skeptical as to which route to go.. I want to be able to play next gen games on medium settings for a while (2-3 years) and have a good enough gpu but by CPU (2.4Ghz core 2 duo) is holding me back.. I want to primarily be gaming with a...
  20. M

    Microphone not working

    This is going to be a lot of words for what seems like a really simple problem to fix, but I just want to properly explain all the stuff I've already tried and why I'm coming to a tech support forum. Also I'm not sure if I'm in the right forum, but I couldn't find one for sound issues. I'm...
  21. Z

    do i need to hook up my monitor to my video card or my motherboard

    I purchased a monitor and i was wondering if i should hook up the monitor to the graphics card or the mobo and why should i hook up the monitor to one of the other also if i use a vga to dvi adapter will it affect performance at all?
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    My pc keeps crashing and then rebooting

    Hi I built my rig about 1 month ago and everything has been going fine until a couple of days ago. My PC has started randomly crashing then rebooting. This can happen after 10 minutes or after 3 hours, but it appears to be getting more regular. I'm kind of stuck on this because there are so many...
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    Ian Forestal Question

    Archived from groups: rec.games.trading-cards.jyhad (More info?) If you change Ian Forestal's clan to Tzimice... Does Haven Affinity (when blocking and using combat cards) give him EVERY discipline at superior?
  24. ronss

    Live mail problems

    i just re-installed windows 7, and downloaded windows live maill....it has not changed , looks like hotmail...i have registered,,but it will not recognize my password.....how do i get the old live mail back on my computer so i can get may email
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    How can you start with engines off?

    Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?) Hi. Maybe a dumb question but I can't find a way to start at the gate with engines off so that I can go through the startup procedures. How is it done? Thanks. John Black
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    Dell GX620

    Can I put the motherboard from a Dell Optiplex GX620 SFF into a tower or mid-tower case? I'd like to upgrade the video to a PCI-E card, which means upgrading PSU. Also lots more cards to chhose from if I'm not limited to low-profile. Would it have to be a BTX case? If so, are there any...
  27. S

    HOW TO SHIFT SETTINGS IN KEYBOARD

    HI HOW TO SHIFT SETTINGS IN KEYBOARD,EG:CTRL+C = COPY, BUT I NEED TO CHANGE LIKE OTHER KEY ALT+C= COPY
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    How to instal anu script manager in windows 7 plz help me

    i am using windows 7 os. in this os anu script manager 7.0 is not installing.plz help me how to instal that software. plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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    DDR3 RAM

    Hi About to order my components for a new system build, when I noticed that the voltages for the motherboard and RAM are different. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/165438 http://www.ebuyer.com/product/166996 As you can see, the memory is rated at 1.8v (which I didn't think was possible for...
  30. R

    Unsure about purchase

    I'm building my first computer and I'm unsure about whether to get the cheaper ASUS A8N-E Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD or spend another 70 bucks and get the ASUS A8N-SLI Premium Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD. So I figured I would come here and get the expert opinion of people...
  31. rickzor

    To all Ati9800 pro owners or ex-owners that still have it somewhere

    Could anyone be kind enough to tell me the values of these two missing resistors? A closeup shot of the damage :\ Im guessing these were smd resistors and so they had values written on the top on each one of them. Thanks for the help o/
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    Who can see...

    I'm in a campus apartment and our traffic is watched steadily when we browse the net to make sure we're not using a ton of bandwidth to say, download torrents. My room mate however has gotten a linksys router set up that we can access through their internet. Can they still see our traffic if I'm...
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    new build....lockup on 3dmark

    Just built the system in my sig. running 3dmark with realtemp in the background....locks up partway through....temps seem to be sitting at around 36 35 33 33 on the 4 cores of the processor....those are max temps... you guys tell me what more you need to know and I will give it to you!!
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    Are my pc parts compatible

    i would like to know if these parts are compatible with each other, and if i am missing anything. thanks Cooler Master Elite 430 - Mid Tower Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227 Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB...
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    Making your own subtitles??

    Archived from groups: rec.video.desktop (More info?) I can see lots of guides that tell you how to rip subtitles if you are ripping DVDs, but no-one seems to cover how you can actually create and place your own orogonal subtitles. Anyone had any expereince? -- *..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´...
  36. pickxx

    Athlon64 compatibility

    I am in the market for a new computer, I am a few weeks from shelling out the money for a system and i am kind of puzzeled about a few things. I am interested in a Athlon64 because of its ability to hold its own Vs the Intel models but has a lower cost. I would like to use some of the parts i...
  37. G

    Can't use SiS 315 AGP video card with old FIC VA-503+ moth..

    Archived from groups: alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.fic,comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.video (More info?) I bought a Kaser AGP video card based on the SiS S315E chip and wanted to test it in an old FIC VA-503+ mobo (Socket 7, VIA MVP3 chipset). It worked in DOS, but with...
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    P4 CPU Question... Help

    Im installing my new P4 on my motherboard. The stock heatsink has a preattached TIM (thermal interface material) on it. Should I remove it and use some Artic silver 3, or keep it the way it came? Thanks
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    AGP speed

    Hi, I've got a problem that I hope you can help me with. In my computer I got a Asus P3V4X motherboard and Asus V8200 T2 Deluxe and Win XP, Win2K Server OS.. The problem I have is that I can't get my motherboard to work in AGP 4x mode, it'll only work in AGP 2x according to Asus Probe...
  40. N

    Which hard drive??????

    Im trying to make the final purchases to get to work on my first attempt at a computer build. I need a hard drive. Im looking for the best deal out there TODAY. Basically, 500gb is plenty for me ( A little more, little less is okay). My main concern is quality and price range. I am willing to...